Fostering Shouldn't Feel This Lonely

You opened your home. You deserve an agency that opens the door when you knock — answers the phone, keeps you in the loop, and backs you up on the hard days.

See What Real Support Looks Like

If this sounds familiar…

  • You find out about case changes last-minute — or not at all.
  • Calls and texts to your worker go unanswered for days.
  • Respite feels impossible to actually get.
  • You've stopped counting the plans you've cancelled without notice.
  • The friends you started fostering with have quit — and you get why.

None of that is what fostering has to feel like.

What ERS foster parents can expect

  • 24/7 phone & online support — a real person, day or night
  • A local after-hours emergency worker — not a provincial call centre
  • 48 hours of respite every month — at no fee, so you can recharge
  • One week of paid vacation per year
  • A dedicated 1-on-1 youth worker for the young person in your care
  • Unlimited training & professional development — First Aid/CPR, crisis intervention, and more
  • Therapeutic and counselling access for your foster child
  • $94/day per child in daily compensation
  • Ministry-licensed since 2008

Already fostering with another agency?

If you're currently licensed with another agency or a Children's Aid Society, switching is possible — foster parents do it. The process typically involves connecting with our team, a conversation about your experience and what you're looking for, and completing our approval process (much of your existing training and experience carries over in practice). We'll walk you through it step by step, confidentially.

Talk to us — or just take the guide

Download our free guide, Your Journey to Foster Parenting with ERS — see exactly what our support model looks like before you ever talk to anyone. No pressure, no spam.

Prefer to talk? Call us at 1-844-377-5437 — confidential, no obligation.

Frequently asked questions

Can I switch agencies while I have a placement?

This depends on your situation and your current placement's plan. Talk to us confidentially and we'll help you understand your options.

Will my training carry over?

Prior training and experience are valuable and speed things up, though ERS has its own approval and training process.

Is ERS a licensed agency?

Yes — ERS has been licensed by the Ontario Ministry since 2008.

What does support actually mean day-to-day?

A dedicated worker you know by name, 24/7 phone/online support, a local after-hours emergency worker, monthly respite, and unlimited training — see the list above; it's all standard, not premium extras.